2008 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems
- 20
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 20 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 6 records
- control module · 6 records
- electronic control · 5 records
- check engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
OMISSION POSSIBLE ENGINE LIGHT ON
ODI 10939544
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle shook violently and stalled. The check engine indicator illuminated. The contact waited a minute and was able to continue driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plug failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10955339
Electrical System · Engine
Stalls while driving, faulty ecm. Heavy traffic, had to push car out of traffic.
ODI 10817404
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE
ODI 10783760
Engine
The engine light went on and black smoke was coming out and i went from 70 miles down to 40 miles an hour . Then it would not start had to be towed home. Was told the engine was gone. Had the engine replaced. 5-18-2015
ODI 10732417
Engine
I bought a car second hand from a dealer 4 months ago and was not aware of the recall on the vehicle. When we looked up the vin number, it was on the list. We called toyota world of newton, new jersey and brought the vehicle in. They tested it and told us everything was okay instead of replacing the part. Totally disgusted with the businesses in this county. They are looking to make money off of us at another time.…
ODI 10681906
Engine
While stopping at a red light on a highway, the car engine stalled and shut off. *tr
ODI 10671949
Engine · Power Train · Seat Belts
I purchased my car as the first owner in 2008 paid cash. Within a few years an engine light came on and they said it was the transmission. I kept up with all maintenance. I had purchased an extended warranty of which was still valid and because the dealership could not find what was exactly wrong - my warranty would not cover no replace and i was charged over $1500. I took this to bueru of automotive and they ruled…
ODI 10919413
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was overheating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
ODI 10779822
Air Bags · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife was pulling into a parking spot in front of a bagel shop and the car just lost control accelerating , not stopping until it crashed into a pillar. Causing extreme damage to the car. *js
Crash reported
ODI 10579722
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerator stuck "on" after car started and would not disengage. Owner/driver could not avoid striking other vehicles. Owner/driver is assisted by [xxx]attorney at law [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr... Updated 03/19/15*bf *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10572873
Engine
During driving in freeway, the engine light came up and then shut down the engine. During trips to toyota dealership they were unable to discover the problem or duplicate it in first occasion. However after returning of the car and insisting of the problem, with repetition of the problem, toyota replaced the electronic control module. This should have been resolved through previous recall but it may have not been…
ODI 10648996
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the rpms increased to 1500 and the vehicle stalled. The contact was later driving 65 mph when the vehicle stalled and engaged into limp mode. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the electronic control module and cleaned the throttle body however, the failure…
ODI 10515539
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that he started the engine and the rpms increased excessively high. The contact also stated that he was driving the vehicle 50 mph and the vehicle engaged into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10512372
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). After the repair, the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred three times. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle…
ODI 10525131
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired one year prior to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) however, it was determined that the electronic control module did not need to be replaced at that time. One year later as the vehicle…
ODI 10486606
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I had my toyota corolla 08 serviced on 4/5/11 due to a recall for the engine control module. After the toyota dealer looked at they determined it did not need to be replaced according to "lot #7238" and on 8-21-2012 my wife was driving on the highway going 55 mph when all of the sudden the vehicle's electrical system just cut off. Luckily there were no cars in front of her at a distance and it started to slow down…
ODI 10473090
Engine
I had to replace the serpentine belt, because it was squeaking (dry and cracked); i complained to toyota about having to replace it after such a short time but was told basically that they didn't care, since the car was out of warranty. I have had ongoing - and i thought unrelated - issues with the gears slipping but couldn't identify a cause. In january 2015, i had an accident because the gears slipped. On july 17,…
ODI 10734955
Engine · Service Brakes
In 2010 , engine light started to come on and off, i went to toyota, was told the light had to be on at the time for proper diagnosis at a fee. I have also gone to other service locations for a second opinion and was told, after a complimentary diagnosis, that it was caused by the throttle. Recently, i received a notice of a civil lawsuit from other toyota owners with my vin number ( last 4 digits) due to a…
ODI 10508162
Engine
We got the recall notices for our two 2008 corollas.. For the nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000.. Then we got the other letter saying that we can go and get our cars serviced. We did and there they told us that both our cars werent affected by the recall. Yet while we where waiting to be called up one of the mechanics told me that both our cars needed to get whatever they where going to do to them done.. Ever since…
ODI 10906996